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Deep house beats and South Asian classical music are coming together in Anvaya to make something truly amazing. Kaushal and Sonia, who are married and work as doctors during the day and as visionary producers at night, have quickly become major voices in the growing Indo House movement. Anvaya is at the center of cultural heritage and cutting-edge electronic music. Their debut EP “Sands Between Us” on Indo Warehouse and a historic show at Coachella are just around the corner. We talked to the

Electronic music superstar Dimitri “Vegas” Thivaios is stepping back into Hollywood, confirming via Instagram his role in Amazon MGM Studios‘ highly anticipated holiday action-comedy, “The Man with the Bag.” Thivaios joins an impressive ensemble cast headlined by legendary actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and rising action star Alan Ritchson. “The Man with the Bag,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Adam Shankman, revolves around Santa Claus (played by Schwarzenegger) who partners with a reformed thief

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This interview isn’t a formal petition to bring more strippers to dubstep shows… but if you ask Onhell, the L.A.-based DJ known for his wild parties and raves that feature a laundry list of untraditional antics (a life-size Donald Trump piñata filled with magic mushrooms, nail salons, salsa bars, all-gender strippers, etc.), strippers and dubstep are a match made in heaven. In Onhell’s eyes, every party is better with strippers. Onhell, whose real name is Angel Rubio-Hale, is a longstanding

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oday, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the iconic SP-404 sampler, Serato and Roland have announced the official integration of the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ and Serato Studio. Roland’s free V5 update with Serato transforms the SP-404MKII into a powerful, accessible tool that bridges the gap between DJing and music production, maximising creativity for live performance while delivering powerful features for sampling and beatmaking.  The dynamic collaboration between two legendary mus

oday, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the iconic SP-404 sampler, Serato and Roland have announced the official integration of the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ and Serato Studio. Roland’s free V5 update with Serato transforms the SP-404MKII into a powerful, accessible tool that bridges the gap between DJing and music production, maximising creativity for live performance while delivering powerful features for sampling and beatmaking.  The dynamic collaboration between two legendary mus

Renowned dance music label Armada Music has nabbed Peloton's first-ever global DJ residency, bringing the energy of the imprint, founded by iconic DJ and producer Armin van Buuren, to the brand's studios in New York and London. Merging electronic music with the community-driven workouts for which Peloton is known, the residency kicks off in April with ARTY headlining Peloton Studios New York on April 3rd. The influential producer will soundtrack Peloton's inaugural "LIVE Dance Cardio" and "LIVE

Following the announcement of its imaginative new festival concept, 1001, MDLBEAST now unveils the full lineup for the debut edition of this two-day celebration of music, fantasy, and Arabian folklore. Taking place on April 24 and 25 at the UG Complex in Binban, the inaugural event will bring together a world-class roster of DJs across five custom-designed stages, each inspired by legendary tales from One Thousand and One Nights. Blurring the lines between story and sound, the debut edition

Boiler Room, once revered as a bastion of underground electronic music, is now at the center of a heated debate. Events featuring pop artists like Rebecca Black and Charli XCX have sparked concern and mockery among fans and artists alike, particularly since these artists are not DJs. Many fear that the platform is shifting toward mainstream appeal, straying from its original mission. Now it’s planning an event in Miami featuring Kesha A Shift Toward Mainstream Acts This change comes in t

On the heels of unveiling its bold new redesign and in honor of its 10th birthday, The Brooklyn Mirage announces its first-ever residency with none other than Black Coffee, one of the most influential electronic music artists of our time. This groundbreaking residency marks a historic moment for the venue, artist, and city. In fact, fans will have the chance to enjoy an unparalleled audiovisual experience and the first New York City residency from the GRAMMY Award-winning artist. Renowned fo

Rebūke is back with a powerful new release: Teardrops, featuring haunting vocals from Karin Park, out now on his own ERA label. Accompanied by the hypnotic B-side ‘Aingeal’, this emotionally driven release is a glimpse into Rebūke’s upcoming debut album The World of Era, expected later this summer. Blending futuristic techno elements with melancholic storytelling, ‘Teardrops’ hits deep with its heartfelt lyrics, lush atmospheres, and cinematic production. Park’s vocals pierce through layers

Maccabi House returns with Maccabi All Stars 007, a diverse VA compilation showcasing the label’s evolving sound and its commitment to pushing underground dance music forward. Curated by Adam Ten and Mita Gami, the release unites forward-thinking artists from around the world, bridging continents through a shared language of rhythm and groove. This edition offers a glimpse into the label’s current and future musical evolution, uniting a diverse lineup of artists who each bring their own interpre

Beloved DJ and dubstep producer Mersiv is returning to Colorado's legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre for his third headline show on April 4th. But this time around, innovation is also taking center stage. Dubbed "Attack on Mars," the show's lineup promises a night of blistering bass through supporting performances from Seth David, Zen Selekta, Lumasi, Mr. Carmack and EDM.com Class of 2025 star ALLEYCVT. Factor in eight speakers placed strategically around the crowd for an immersive listening exper

Against a backdrop of towering red monoliths and star-filled Colorado skies, Martin Garrix is set to mark another milestone in his illustrious career by debuting at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The upcoming performance, which the Dutch EDM superstar called "an absolute dream," is scheduled for Thursday, October 25th. Red Rocks, carved from ancient sandstone and rising dramatically against the Colorado sky, has hosted legendary performances from artists across genres, from The Beatles and J

The beloved Suwannee Hulaween festival is returning and bringing with it an explosive array of multi-genre heavy-hitters in 2025. From Thursday, October 30th to Sunday, November 2nd at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, festival-goers will be treated to a one-of-a-kind experience featuring headliners across the electronic, jam and indie music scenes. Leading the charge are returning fan-favorites ILLENIUM, Goose (performing two sets), Zeds Dead, LSZEE (LSDREAM and CloZee) an

While a lot of clubs in the UK have been struggling Egg London has continued to thrive and is now reaching the incredible 22-year milestone. Following on from a major renovation which has seen a series of big improvements made to the club they have now planned a huge celebration for their 22nd anniversary. This birthday weekender sees the Australian sensation Levi heading up two nights of amazing music on his London debut. Having had a major breakthrough last year with his smash hit ‘Jump’ he’s

As if yesterday's release of a 34-track album wasn't enough, Skrillex has announced a five-hour performance at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The marathon DJ set follows his first-ever five hour performance at the legendary open-air venue, a scintillating show he called "one of the best nights in my entire 35 years on planet Earth" back on April 29th, 2023. He's now poised to make lightning strike twice on May 13th, returning to Red Rocks after releasing his long-awaited fourth album, F*CK U

Alan Walker is taking over Central Park for an exclusive concert this spring. The masked EDM chart-topper is set to perform at the iconic NYC park on May 31, bringing the grand finale of his “Walkerworld” North American tour to City Parks’ seasonal SummerStage concert venue. While SummerStage hosts all kinds of musical performances across each of NYC’s five boroughs, the upcoming all-ages event will mark its premier electronic show in Central Park this year, as Walker showcases his immersive l

It started with a simple X post and an RSVP link to Skrillex 5.6 million followers: "If you like my music and you’re in Miami Monday 3/31 RSVP here." At the top of the form, three words: "FUS W SKRILLEX." Below, a disclaimer—this was a request, not a guarantee. The event was shrouded in mystery, but that didn't stop fans from flooding the link, hoping for a chance to experience whatever Skrillex had in store after Miami Music Week. Then, on Sunday night, just one day after his historic return

To celebrate the release of Tempza’s latest single we asked him to share his own favourite MC-lead tracks. And he’s picked some good’uns. Get ready to spit some fire as you listen though this list jam packed with proper riddims. DJ Zinc – Drive By Car feat. Eksman – Bingo What a tune. I remember rinsing this tune on vinyl back in 2004/2005. Zinc needs no introduction, legendary status and a producer who has always championed MCs / vocalists and created so much magic with them. Ek

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Last weekend at Ultra Music Festival, there were at least a few people who trusted the wrong people to sell them festival tickets. Victims told the police that they bought two wristbands for $1200 in cash from Duckett. They were then denied entry and told those wristbands were fraudulent. They went back to Duckett to get their money back, but he said he could only give them $400 back because he spent the rest. That’s when they went to alert the police and identified Duckett for them. On

The Hulaween 2025 lineup is out, one that always sucks you into each name, imaging the nights ahead. As we peer into the depths of the lineup we find 6-sets by The String Cheese Incident, a magnetic pole to the whole modern music festival world and our former writer Disco Lines making the bill, plus Tinlicker tucked away at the bottom equipped to steal the festival as their placement on the lineup fits a sweet spot of live performance, long grooves, vocals that whisk you away, and progressive da

Brazilian DJ/Producer GREG (BR) has been making waves in the house scene for years and in 2024 the tide came in as he reached a career high with ‘Still My Baby.’ With this he reached number 1 in Beatport’s Global Chart and he’s now looking to achieve similar heights with his new track ‘Ibiza Nights.’ Having already made a great start to 2025 with the release of the ‘Whispers EP’ and his remix of Biscits’ ‘Freak’ he’s continuing that momentum with another groovy hit. ‘Ibiza Nights’ takes some afr